posted November 11, 2007 10:40 AM              

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Desiderata

Go placidly amid the noise and haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible without surrender
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.

Avoid loud and aggressive persons,
they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain and bitter;
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.

Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs;
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals;
and everywhere life is full of heroism.

Be yourself.
Especially, do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love;
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment
it is as perennial as the grass.

Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.

You are a child of the universe,
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be,
and whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.

With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.

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posted November 11, 2007 10:57 AM              

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Fayte, you are a sweetie !
You`re proving in every single moment that being nice doesn`t hurt

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posted November 11, 2007 11:01 AM              

The "Cool & Fun Cat" Award...
Dear fun amusing Johnny!

The "Most Likely To Bump a Thread" Award.....
Silverstone!

posted November 11, 2007 11:05 AM              

I hope I am not missing anyone!(I know I am...sorry....memory banks overloaded! )
Or spelling names wrong!

OK...
For the "The nice/interesting to talk to but still do not know well yet honourable mention category.....

1scorp
Abo
Aen
alanabelle86
amisha121877
angel_of_hope
Aphrodite
Aqua
aqua inferno
aquaspryt69
Aselzion
Astrojunkie
Beebuddy
Beowulf
Betelgeuse
bleakbeauty
BlueTopaz124
braveheart
Cancerrg
Cardinalgal
carlfloydfan
Cat71
celticfyre
Charlotte
Charlotte
Christinaeavynwarner
crystelle
darkdreamer
DarknessAndLight
Dew
Diandra23
double trouble gemini
Dulce Luna
EighthMoon
Eleanore
Full-fifthhouse-loulou
future_uncertain
ghanima81
GeminiLover75
geminstone
Gemstar
Gia
gooberslostlovefound
greycat
Harpyr
heart cakes
Salome/hedgewitch
Hexxie
Hippiechick
ILove
IQhunk
Irish Eyes
Isis
jane
Johnny
Jupitersgirl
Kermeez Shroff
Khaine
libraschoice7
LILYGIRL
ListensToTrees
MAG
maklhouf
Mama Mia
miss_muffet
MoonDreamer81
Motherkonfessor
MotherKonfessor
Mr.hank
mysticaldream
MysticMelody
NAM
nannyfish
Nephthys
NeptuneLove
Nev
Nihilive
Node
noreenz
NoSis
orangeseablossom
Petron
Pidaua
Planet_Soul
Proxime
purple_scorp
Ra
RainbowDay
Randall
ribbons of color
Ruman
ScorpGirl
Scorpionicweb
ScotScorp
Sesame
Sheaa Olein
SimpleMe/Psyche_Eros
Skyhawk
spellbound
spirited dawn
Stargazer
sthenri
stillatlarge
SunChild
Svetlana
sweetlibra
Swerve
taurus/gemini cusp
thirteen
Thorshammer
Tigerlily
TINK
trillian
venusdeindia
whalewasp
Xodian
xrâräx
vintry
YourfriendinSpirit
Zanya/naiad
Zohe
Zoso

posted November 11, 2007 11:12 AM            

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In Africa, or where I come from, a direct translation of "old" when referring to a person, is "grown" and that title can be given to anyone who is wise, no matter how chronologically old they may be. So Zala, it was meant as a huge compliment and it was not in reference to chronological age.

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PS: EighthMoon, I whole-heartedly second that award to jane for the Make Me Spit My Coffee Across the Room from Laughing Award!! But she'll have to share the award with Motherkonfessor ;-)

PPS: For all of you that I know off-forum, you already know how important a thread you are in the fabric of my life – bless you all for your love and friendship

posted November 11, 2007 11:14 AM              

I get anxiety attacks in social situations. It's funny because as a very young girl I was more extroverted and eager to communicate. I guess I was just hypersensitive, that's why somewhere along the line I lost the confidence!

posted November 11, 2007 01:35 PM            

Thank you, thank you… *slight bow* *waves* *smiles plastic humble grin* I never expected… *sniff* oh *sniff* I’m just so overwhelmed… I would like to start by thanking God and then of course Randall, without whom none of this would be possible… I’d like to thank all of you other Flakes for bringing out my true Self and also my true self…

Yes, I know that “Most Original Thinker” is probably a “Sweet Hint” meaning “Weird and probably Crazy”, but if I had to choose one Award out of all of these Awards, this would be the one I would choose. (In your FACE, HSC!!! ) hehehe Ohhh, I crack myself up. *Pumps the Award up in the air a few times, does the rock n roll sign of the devil and sticks out the tongue like Gene Simmons just for shock value* *puts hands together as if in prayer for forgiveness to Dean with a wink and a loving smile* *points at BR with another wink* *blows kisses with a soft smile to the ladies who tolerate me * *throws my hands up with a “what the frick!?” motion while looking into AG’s eyes and sends him the psychic message: “I should have at least got the Most Fun to Trash Reality TV Celebrities With Award!!!* *sticks out my tongue* And now, Ladies and Gentlemen, in my own not as unique as it could be show of reverence to Award Shows everywhere, (don’t let me fool you, I’m two parts Cappy and will go home immediately to build my very own display case with lighting for my award) meet my imaginary buddy, Frat Boy Rick!

*Rick turns his back to the audience and bends over while yanking down his pants*

*Sentimental surging Cappy music begins to play as we cut to commercial*

*That ol’ moon gotcha down? Feelin’ blue? Well, we from the corporate pharmaceutical interests of the world, have a solution! For just twenny-nine-niney-five per dose, taken in 3 easy installments each day, you can reclaim your serenity and sense of apathy toward the world at large. We call our breakthrough medication AOM, because it mimics the feelings of a passenger breathing through an oxygen mask while a plane hurtles toward the ground (A.irline O.xygen M.ask)……………*

*dancing cheeseburgers*

*if you have been injured in an auto accident and are hoping to really screw the guy who hit you... we want to cash in too, so call the law-firm of...*

And now back to the 1st Annual AG Award Show...

*music swells*

posted November 11, 2007 03:02 PM            

Smootchies to you, Zala for tolerating me from the very beginning.

X, if this thread dies now I DEMAND to compete against you in your category next year...

posted November 11, 2007 03:06 PM              

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~Judgement Must Be Balanced With Compassion~
~Do Not Seek Wealth From The Suffering, Or The Dire Needs Of Others~
~Assumption Is The Bane Of Understanding~
~ if you keep doing what you did, you'll keep getting what you got.~
Everything changes.
Fear not the changes.
"My body is physically disabled, but I am not my body nor am I its disabilities!"
"I would rather," Truth said; "to walk naked than wear the raiments of Falsehood!"
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Desiderata

Go placidly amid the noise and haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible without surrender
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.

Avoid loud and aggressive persons,
they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain and bitter;
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.

Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs;
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals;
and everywhere life is full of heroism.

Be yourself.
Especially, do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love;
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment
it is as perennial as the grass.

Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.

You are a child of the universe,
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be,
and whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.

With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.

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posted November 11, 2007 03:11 PM            

Enigma!

I am saving this award for the after party so I don't have to give out any other awards...

posted November 11, 2007 04:12 PM            

Now I have more awards, and they are personal ones because well, it is how I feel about these people.

The Most Intriguing Award goes to:

marsconjunctmercury
AcousticGod
Aselzion
Eleanore
Betelguese
Motherkonfessor

You're all intriguing for different reasons so the award does not mean you are similar in any way, it just means that I am curious about you.

The "Looking Forward to What You Have to Say Award" goes to:

NAM
aquasfaery
aqua inferno
Swerve
Lalalinda
NoSis
Mystic Melody
IQhunk
Happy Dragon
venusdeindia
Eighth Moon

Also, Seeing Stars 7.21 get an award, but I have not named it yet. Maybe the award for the most chiseled body on LL that we have seen, (if that's your real picture Mister, because you could have taken some unknown Albanian models pic.)

'Kidding Seeing Stars 7.21

naiad/zanya gets the award for Being Friendly. I think you were the first to welcome me here on LL. Thank you.

Now, back to AG... Speech please, for this wonderful thread, and for those who appreciate it.

Speech!

Speech!

Speech!

Speech!

Don't disappoint us now.

posted November 11, 2007 04:13 PM            

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AG, you snubbed me again you #@%#$%&!

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Yes, I haven't given the token disclaimer everyone else has: I'm not finished!! These things take time ...

posted November 11, 2007 04:33 PM              

"Soaring EAGLE" Award...
Mannu, Lei_Kui, Happy Dragon, HSC, silverstone, Guy_Me19, AG

Spirit, Healing, Creation

The eagle is symbol of the zenith.
A great reminder of your own ability to soar
to great heights.

Eagles are messengers from heaven
and are the embodiment of the spirit of the sun.

Those with an Eagle totem need to have
an involvement with creation;
a willingness to experience extremes;
a willingness to use your ability
even if it means getting "scorched" a little as you
fly high;
a willingness to seek out your true emotions.

A demanding totem, but one that offers so much reward at the end of the journey.

Its four-toed feet remind you to stay grounded even went soaring high;
Its talons remind you to grasp the things of the earth;
Its sharp beak shows you when to speak, how much, and how strongly.

This totem will show you opportunities and how to ride the winds to your benefit.
Eagle people can live in the realm of the spirit
yet still remain connected and balanced within the realm of the Earth.

You must become much more than you ever dreamed possible.

posted November 11, 2007 05:43 PM              

Oh well...